Miranda Gathercole

More than 200 students helped the Katzie and Kwantlen First Nation prepare for potential flooding. Langley Times file photo

Army of students help Katzie, Kwantlen First Nation prepare for floods

More than 200 students spent Thursday sandbagging low lying areas near the Fraser River

More than 200 students helped the Katzie and Kwantlen First Nation prepare for potential flooding. Langley Times file photo
High water levels can been seen at Brae Island Regional Park on Tuesday morning. Dan Ferguson Langley Times

UPDATE: Katzie First Nation seeks sandbagging volunteers in Langley, Pitt Meadows and Surrey

Flood water seeping in from both the Fraser River and Yorkson Creek

High water levels can been seen at Brae Island Regional Park on Tuesday morning. Dan Ferguson Langley Times
Cloverdale Langley-City MP John Aldag (right) and MP Darrell Samson from Nova Scotia spoke about the ‘Action Plan for Official Languages’ at an event in Fort Langley on May 14. Miranda Gathercole Langley Times

VIDEO: Aldag highlights ‘Action Plan for Official Languages’ in Langley

Cloverdale-Langley City MP discussed measures to increase French speakers in B.C.

Cloverdale Langley-City MP John Aldag (right) and MP Darrell Samson from Nova Scotia spoke about the ‘Action Plan for Official Languages’ at an event in Fort Langley on May 14. Miranda Gathercole Langley Times
High water levels can been seen at Brae Island Regional Park on Tuesday morning. Dan Ferguson Langley Times

VIDEO: Flood evacuation alert issued in Northwest Langley

Northwest Langley, Glen Valley, Brae Island and McMillan Island all under watch for flooding

High water levels can been seen at Brae Island Regional Park on Tuesday morning. Dan Ferguson Langley Times
Valerie Caskey was at Costco this morning when she saw a car on fire on 64 Avenue. Submitted photo by Valerie Caskey

Car catches fire near Costco Langley

Portion of 64 Avenue and 204 Street blocked Monday morning

Valerie Caskey was at Costco this morning when she saw a car on fire on 64 Avenue. Submitted photo by Valerie Caskey
Township council unanimously endorsed an application from Kealy’s Canada Inc. to create a new distillery, brewery, and lounge. Submitted image

New distillery and brewery lounge gets unanimous support from council

Kealys will include a manufacturing site for beer and spirits, as well as a store and lounge

Township council unanimously endorsed an application from Kealy’s Canada Inc. to create a new distillery, brewery, and lounge. Submitted image
Michael Pratt, 21, is running for Township council in the 2018 municipal election. Submitted photo

Election 2018: 21-year-old enters race for Township council

Michael Pratt wants to help shape the community for the next 20 to 30 years

Michael Pratt, 21, is running for Township council in the 2018 municipal election. Submitted photo
Langley Legion Branch 21 Facebook photo

Updated: Langley Legion Branch 21 closes

"Operating account almost at zero" regional command says

Langley Legion Branch 21 Facebook photo
Shane Rochon is launching a new Fringe-style theatre festival in Langley this summer. The Siloam Theatre Festival will run at the Langley Playhouse in Brookswood July 30 to Aug. 4. Local playwrights are invited to submit their work by June 1.Submitted photo by Heather Ashfield Photography

‘Homemade, homegrown’ theatre festival launches in Langley

Local playwrights invited to showcase new work at inaugural Siloam Theatre Festival

Shane Rochon is launching a new Fringe-style theatre festival in Langley this summer. The Siloam Theatre Festival will run at the Langley Playhouse in Brookswood July 30 to Aug. 4. Local playwrights are invited to submit their work by June 1.Submitted photo by Heather Ashfield Photography
Artist Rendering of the proposed ICBC test facility.

Despite concerns, ICBC test centre proposal moves ahead

Township council grants third reading to new truck and motorcycle testing facility in Walnut Grove

Artist Rendering of the proposed ICBC test facility.
Google Street View

Temporary road closure planned on 208 Street in Willoughby

Intersection of 208 Street and 72 Avenue will be closed on Saturday, May 12

Google Street View
Robert Maitland was awarded “Best in Show” for his sculpture “Fire & Water” at the 2018 Upcycling Design Challenge. Miranda Gathercole Langley Times

Five winners crowned at 2018 Upcycling Design Challenge

Robert Maitland, Jelena Nicolato, Shirley Sawatsky, Justin Pilon, Wayne Wishart awarded for artwork

Robert Maitland was awarded “Best in Show” for his sculpture “Fire & Water” at the 2018 Upcycling Design Challenge. Miranda Gathercole Langley Times
Submitted photo

Sweet Adelines celebrate the best in women’s barbershop music

The Sweet Adelines International, Canadian Maple Leaf Region 26 host convention, competition

Submitted photo
Aldergrove resident Dianne Kask presented several ideas to council on how to revitalize Aldergrove’s downtown core. Google Street View Image

Aldergrove development needs to be done wisely, says concerned resident

Dianne Kask would like to see more middle income housing mixed with senior's housing, family rentals

Aldergrove resident Dianne Kask presented several ideas to council on how to revitalize Aldergrove’s downtown core. Google Street View Image
Langley Times file photo

Consultants at odds over commercial land in Williams neighbourhood

Public hearing on Willoughby's last neighbourhood plan dominated by retail discussions

Langley Times file photo
Miranda Gathercole Langley Times

VIDEO: Eric Woodward shares his side of the story at public information session

Boarded up buildings, lanes, intersections, heritage architecture, trees among topics discussed

Miranda Gathercole Langley Times
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure image

Crews ramp up for spring, summer construction on 216 Street Interchange

Summer works include soil compaction, bridge piling and installation of sound walls

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure image
The third annual Walk in the Spirit of Reconciliation begins in Fort Langley on May 25. Photo courtesy of the ‘Working Toward Reconciliation’ Facebook page

Reconciliation walk builds relationships between settlers and Indigenous peoples

Walk in the Spirit of Reconciliation begins May 25 in Fort Langley

The third annual Walk in the Spirit of Reconciliation begins in Fort Langley on May 25. Photo courtesy of the ‘Working Toward Reconciliation’ Facebook page
Township council unanimously voted to send this application for 39 single family homes back to staff to explore tree preservation. Submitted image

Township council sends development back to drawing board to save more trees

Council wants bonus density considered in Willoughby to protect more significant trees

Township council unanimously voted to send this application for 39 single family homes back to staff to explore tree preservation. Submitted image
Artist Nathan Schulz created this “Newspaper Star Bag” out of newspapers, flyers, recycled handles and a nylon beading cord. In total, 90 per cent of the materials used are recycled. His entry, under the youth category, is one of several on display at Willowbrook Shopping Centre as part of the 2018 Upcycling Design Challenge. Miranda Gathercole Langley Times

SLIDESHOW: Upcycled art on display at Willowbrook Shopping Centre

Installation pieces part of the Township of Langley's 2018 Upcycling Design Challenge

Artist Nathan Schulz created this “Newspaper Star Bag” out of newspapers, flyers, recycled handles and a nylon beading cord. In total, 90 per cent of the materials used are recycled. His entry, under the youth category, is one of several on display at Willowbrook Shopping Centre as part of the 2018 Upcycling Design Challenge. Miranda Gathercole Langley Times